Transdermal delivery of estrogen does not appear to be linked with the same risk for venous thromboembolism as that seen with oral estrogen, a meta-analysis suggests. Medscape Medical News
Review newer right ventricle imaging techniques that might enhance diagnosis of patients with PAH, and assess appropriate evidence-based treatment strategies.
The trial, comparing the crush technique with provisional T-stenting in bifurcation lesions, suggests that outcomes are similar, regardless of the technique used, at least in "true" bifurcation lesions where both the main vessel and side branch have significant stenosis. Heartwire
While Taser shocks have previously been linked to sudden cardiac death caused by induced ventricular tachycardia or ventricular fibrillation, this appears to be the first report of a beneficial effect of such an experience. Heartwire
The authors of a new WHI analysis say the results emphasize the potential CHD safety of hormone therapy in women with a "healthy" lipid profile. Heartwire
A new scientific statement calls for patients with hypertension to routinely monitor their blood pressure in their homes with a home blood-pressure monitoring device. Medscape Medical News
Review data from recent trials on lipid-lowering agents, and evaluate this data within current lipid-lowering strategies to develop an evidence-based strategy for reducing CV risk in patients with hypercholesterolemia.
Late cognitive decline is not related to previous cardiopulmonary bypass in CAD patients, Senator Edward Kennedy has a malignant glioma, moderate alcohol use associated with lower hip-fracture risk, coffee drinkers have lower risk for gout, and alph1-antitrypsin deficiency greatly increases risk for lung cancer. Medscape Medical News
